PCC starts search for ‘outstanding' Chief Constable Tuesday, 14 January, 2025 Following the announcement that the Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police, Rob Nixon, is to retire in March after 32 years of service PCC Rupert Matthews has confirmed that the search is now on for someone to lead the Leicestershire force. Mr Matthews said: "Firstly I would like to thank Mr. Nixon on behalf of all our communities for his longstanding commitment to policing and community safety... Local News
Market Stalls - Anti-Climb Spikes - Blue Tongue - A Garden Centre - Heavy Lorries - Retail Crime : My Community Day in Melton area 9th November 2024 They grey light of a dull November day spread over Melton Mowbray when I arrived. But the weekly market was colourful, bustling and busy. I spoke to several of... Local News
New BID - The Wrong Bandstand - Green Spaces Team - The NFU - A Lost Lady - Meet the Farmer : My Community Day in Hinckley 4th November 2024 After a tasty breakfast at the County Crust Café in Hinckley’s Castle Street, I popped upstairs to the offices of the Hinckley BID. I was there to meet the new... Local News
PCC-funded wellbeing project transforms the lives of asylum seekers 3rd November 2024 A series of health and wellbeing courses funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews to help asylum seekers integrate in their new communities has... Local News
Police and Crime Panel held on 28 October 2024 29th October 2024 These are my introductory remarks to the items on the agenda. Details of the Panel, agenda and reports can be found on the Leicestershire County Council webpage... Local News
Door knocking - Cemetery Vandalism - SPAR - Patchwalk - The Co-op : My Community Day in Wigston 23rd October 2024 I arrived in Wigston Harcourt early, so I went for a bit of a walkabout to knock on doors in a suburban street to find out what people were thinking about local... Local News
PCC at the forefront of partnership approach to tackling Modern Slavery 22nd October 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has highlighted the multiagency work underway to prevent Modern Slavery and protect victims. Anti-Slavery Day... Local News
PCC praises community workers for bringing residents in New Parks together 19th October 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed the huge progress being made to reduce isolation and help residents thrive on a Leicester estate. The... Local News
Strong and effective neighbourhood policing top priority for communities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 19th October 2024 Residents across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland have made clear their expectations for a strong and effective neighbourhood policing service to keep them... Local News
Living Without Abuse Charity - LESS THAN A MONTH TO LWA STRICTLY! 19th October 2024 Living Without Abuse Charity - LESS THAN A MONTH TO LWA STRICTLY! With less than a month to go the pressure is mounting for the 5 couples competing for the... Local News
